Ryan draws on his extensive technical background and expertise to counsel clients on chemical and product regulatory questions. Prior to graduating from law school, Ryan obtained his Ph.D. in organic chemistry. Ryan co-chairs the firm’s Chemicals practice group. 

Ryan helps clients manage responses to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) compliance inspections and has achieved numerous favorable settlements in response to EPA enforcement actions. He actively advises clients on TSCA regulatory questions, including the applicability of TSCA Inventory listings and exemptions, Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) obligations, PFAS reporting obligations, test rule obligations, and import and export procedures. He also manages company-wide TSCA audits and self-disclosure of violations under EPA’s Audit Policy.

Ryan has experience helping product manufacturers and distributors comply with state PFAS reporting obligations, labeling requirements, and material restrictions. He has successfully advocated for industry-wide exemptions from state PFAS labeling obligations. He also helps prepare state “alternatives analyses” and “currently unavoidable use” chemical alternative reports. He helps companies and trade groups prepare and submit public comments on proposed rulemakings at the federal and state levels. Ryan brings a practical approach to helping companies minimize enforcement risk and avoid product liability lawsuits.

Ryan also advises product manufacturers, retailers, and other clients on extended producer responsibility, product materials restrictions, chemical hazard classification, and chemical notification requirements, both domestically and abroad. He reviews marketing materials and drafts internal guidance documents for companies seeking to ensure conformance with environmental marketing enforcement guidance around the globe, including the Federal Trade Commission’s Green Guides.